Job Details
ChristianaCareis currently recruiting for a highly motivated and skilled Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to work in our Cardiovascular Critical Care Complex (Medical).

Responsibilities in the unit include admitting and managing multiple critically ill patients in collaboration with intensivists, fellows, and residents. The ideal candidate for this position is comfortable working in a high acuity, fast-paced environment with a high level of autonomy. It is preferred that candidate have at least 1 year of critical care experience, but new graduates will be considered. Formal individualized onboarding and orientation will be provided. 

 

Schedule Opportunities include an 80 hour or 72-hour biweekly position on our Newark campus.

Available Shifts: Partial Nocturnist- 50% of shifts dedicated to nights(7p-7a) and the other 50% of shifts dedicated to days-position includes an off-shift premium   Weekendist- cover weekends 7a-7p, at least 2 weekends out of the month with day coverage during the week-position includes a weekend premium

Why ChristianaCare?

• Competitive compensation
• Generous premium for those working in dedicated off-shift role (*premium pay determined by market conditions, position, and full vs partial)
• Yearly incentive plan with payout of up to 5% of base salary
• Optional APC Professional Advancement Model with stipend
• Generous PTO and PTO Cash Out Program
• $2,250 CME Allowance + 5 CME Days
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• 403b and Defined Contribution Plans
• Fully paid malpractice insurance
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
  
  

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Physician Assistant must be a graduate of an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program and have NCCPA Certification
• Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification required
• Preferred minimum of 1-year critical care experience, will consider new graduates
• License or license eligible for the State of Delaware
• Prescriptive authority and controlled substance license for state of Delaware
• Federal DEA
• ACLS certification 
  
  
  

Hourly Pay Range: $52.97 - $84.75



This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date
Sep 3, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.  To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/